Avoiding stimulants: Fasting is especially popular among young people

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According to a survey by the DAK health insurance company, fasting is especially popular among young people. According to Forsa Institute research published Wednesday by the DAK in Hamburg, 76 percent of people under 30 think it makes sense to temporarily abstain from stimulants such as alcohol or temporarily limit smartphone and internet use. In the general population, this value is at least 67 percent.

It makes sense to temporarily avoid stimulants

About one in two people in Germany have been deprived of a particular luxury food or consumer product for several weeks, the health insurer said, based on its annual survey commissioned for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the traditional Christian period of Lent, which lasts until Easter.

People will most likely start with luxury foods. 77 percent might consider quitting alcohol and 72 percent might consider quitting sweets. For 54 percent, giving up meat temporarily could also be considered. 50 percent will quit smoking.

There is less willingness to temporarily give up communication devices or a car. According to DAK’s report, 26 percent will give up smartphones and the internet, and 24 percent will leave their cars behind.

Young people love fasting

There are differences between young and old when it comes to fasting preferences. Compared to the national average, those aged 18 to 30 are more likely to be willing to stop eating meat (62 percent), quit smoking (58 percent) or reduce their internet use (30 percent).

1,005 people participated in the representative survey between February 6 and 9. The WAC conducted its twelfth annual Lenten survey. (AFP)

Source : Blick